THORAD AGENA D DEB (42500)

COSPAR: 1970-025RE | Alt Name: deb Agena D

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 8, 1970

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42500

International Designator

1970-025RE

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:54:45 GMT

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Inclination

99.44°

Right Ascension

44.70°

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Argument of Perigee

197.31°

Period

106.35 min

Mean Motion

13.54 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

THORAD AGENA D DEB

Alternative Name

deb Agena D

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LERC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 42500U 70025RE  26184.87135514  .00000083  00000-0  18467-3 0  9990

2 42500  99.4360  44.7006 0009707 197.3149 184.0081 13.54032398623148

Source: Celestrak

Summary

Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0124

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

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Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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